Physical Therapist PRN - Traveler

POSITION SUMMARY

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the assessment of referred patients who are experiencing medically complex conditions or medical surgical conditions requiring rehabilitation and/or wound care needs. Responsible to provide direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities and limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. To establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician. Educates patients and families in appropriate physical therapy methods.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Ability to project a professional Image. 2. Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements. 3. Knowledge and experience in the needs of patients ranging in all ages. 4. Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations. 5. Strong organizational and analytical skills; excellent writing and speaking skills. 6. Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications used in job functions (Word processing, graphics, databases, spreadsheets, etc.) 7. Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in this position. 8. Freedom from illegal use of drugs. 9. Freedom from use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited school for Physical Therapy. At least 6 months of experience directly related to duties and responsibilities.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current license for Physical Therapist in state of employment. Must maintain current Provider CPR certification throughout employment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

English is the primary language of the facilities. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policy procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of executives, managers, physicians, clients, customers, and the public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent as well as the ability to create and interpret graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral and/or diagram form. Ability to define and solve problems, collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in statistical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key function satisfactorily based on five overall skills categories; assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation and teaching/coaching. Each category will be assessed on performance measurements of appropriateness, efficiency, effectiveness and timeliness. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions. Job Function Approximate % of Time Complete Initial and regular patient assessment and reassessment. Perform screening and assessment in timely manner. Document outcomes and interpretation of data. Communicate interpretation to Physician and interdisciplinary team. Initiate plan of care with expected outcomes. 20% Plan, coordinate, and implement treatment plan as prescribed by physician Administers appropriate physical agent; provide training, education, and fittings with patient and family members; report both oral and written regarding patient progress and discharge. 20% Evaluate care interventions and their effect on outcome, document progress and variances to expected outcomes. Participate in plan of care of patient in collaboration with interdisciplinary team and physician. Provide ongoing patient/family education. Participates in monitoring customer perceptual outcomes and addresses as appropriate 20% Complete documentation of assessment, reassessment and treatment plans in the medical record. Compliant with the value-focused documentation of patients plan of care and outcomes. 10% Perform regular checks on patients and equipment. Maintain clean and safe equipment and environment. 10% Assist with daily assignments to Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehabilitation Techs. 5% Participate in performance improvement activities in department and hospital wide. Collect and analyze data. Maintain quality control of all rehab equipment. 10% Remain current with literature related to departments for which responsible and maintain an updated methodology, tools, manuals and criteria as necessary and appropriate. Attends all required hospital meetings. 5%

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Supports employee and patient education to enhance knowledge, skills, and necessary behaviors to achieve quality outcome 1. Demonstrates and understands the importance of and respect for the rights, dignity, and individuality of each patient in all interactions 2. Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to needs of patients by complying with hospital policies. 3. Ability to carry out essential functions of this position (with or without reasonable accommodation). 4. Promote the philosophy, mission and objectives of the Company within and to customers outside the hospital. 5. Demonstrates satisfactory level of interpersonal skills to interact with facility and medical staff and Administration, patients, families, customers, vendors and government agencies. 6. Assure participation in relevant in-service training sessions, facility meetings and continuing educational opportunities appropriate to responsibilities. 7. Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in care and use of patient and hospital property. 8. Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks/responsibilities and compete duties within allotted time. 9. Appropriately accesses the resources of the company's corporate offices for consultation and program development support. Seeks out external resources through conferences, workshops, etc. as necessary. Shares professional knowledge with staff, directors, managers and hospital personnel. 10. Participate in hospital wide patient safety program identifying risks to patient safety and reducing healthcare errors. 11. Comply with HIPAA regulatory requirements. 12. Perform other duties as assigned Patient Rights Promotes and protects patients' rights; treats patients with dignity and respect; reports suspected abuse or neglect. Leadership Demonstrates willingness to try new tasks; generates new ideas for change; evaluates and recognizes priorities; communicates and models organizational values; fosters high performance; recognizes need for and provides adequate resources. Process Improvement Applies process improvement methods and techniques; assists in data collection; identifies processes for improvement in daily work; and assists in education of new employees in the team process. Environment Of Care Demonstrates understanding of fire and emergency procedures; participates in fire and disaster drills; demonstrates understanding of safety and security procedures; applies safety and security precautions; demonstrates understanding of hazardous materials plan; demonstrates proper use of equipment. Infection Control Applies hand-washing principles during daily work; demonstrates understanding of isolation precautions; recognizes signs and symptoms of infection and complies with the employee health program; demonstrates understanding of the process for identifying and handling infectious waste; maintains personal hygiene; complies with OSHA standards in the work place; and demonstrates understanding of cross-contamination. Information Management Enters or records data timely and accurately; protects confidentiality of patient information; protects data against loss or destruction; reports suspected violation of security/confidentiality issues.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Demonstrates active listening techniques; gains support through effective relationships; treats others with dignity and respect; seeks feedback; establishes systems to measure effectiveness, efficiency, and service; creates and maintains reporting mechanisms.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Attends in-service and education programs; attends continuing education required for maintenance of professional certification or licensure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to work inside a clean, well-lit, and well-ventilated laboratory. While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move a minimum of 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be exposed to some hazards such as radiation, bodily fluids that may contain disease, and fumes from laboratory chemicals. The employee may be required to travel frequently. NOTE This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.